Morris High girls open 1978-79 season with Yorkville clash
Morris High School begins the 1978 79 girls basketball season Thursday at home against Yorkville with junior varsity at 6 pm The Redskin squad returns most of last year s lineup led by Holly Butterfield Chris Niewinski Kathy Provancal and Marian Borgstrom Coach Dick Raber emphasizes defense timing and fast break execution He notes five defenses including two full court styles and plans to run more on offense with an aggressive approach before LSC play starts January 25
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Bob Black
MCHS
Holly Butterfield
Chris Niewinski
Morris
Rochelle
Redskin Girl
Yorkville Foxes
Mary Krochak
Kathy Provancal
Sharon Mulcahy
Marian Borgstrom
Kim Cryder
Lee Ann Lundy
Kathy Vallow
Dick Raber
Darcel Luegering
Joliet East
LSC
Raber
Rachel
Little Seven
Kaneland
Oswego
Plainfield
Herald
GSW matmen split in double dual meet
The GSW wrestling team split two matches, losing to Manteno 42-23 and defeating Chicago Willibrord 56-14. Coach Rich Ninow notes a young lineup with freshmen learning moves and pinning combos as they gain experience.
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GSW
Manteno
Chicago Willibrord
Rich Ninow
Morris Wrestlers Dominate Kanel In 40-9 Meet Victory
Morris varsity won seven decisions, one pin, two forfeits to go 7-1, while frosh soph lost 30-18. Highlights include Wren, McTague, Elleson, Jorgensen, and Belt securing wins. heavyweights Herra and DeChausse stood out. Morris heads to Rockford Boyle tournament next Wednesday.
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Morris
Kanel
Rockford Boyle
Mc Tague
Medernad
Pin Huss
Funte
J. Elleson
Johns
S. Elleson
Dec Perin
W. Wren
Austin
McWilliams
Bobb
Perry
Dec Strausberger
Jorgensen
Pin Dergo
DeLong
Dec Brown
Herra
Indiana Routs Washington In Indiana Classic Victory
Indiana Knight praised the start after a 29-8 run, as Indiana beat Washington 73-56. Mike Woodson led Indiana with 25 points, Landon Turner added 14, while Washington’s James Woods led 11. Other Big Ten results: DePaul 90 Northwestern 83 in OT, Michigan State 63 Cincinnati 52, Washington State 74 Ohio State 67.
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Associated Press
Indiana
Hoosier
Bobby Knight
Washington
DePaul
Northwestern
Michigan State
Cincinnati
Indians Fall To Momence In Tight Minooka Showdown
Minooka, 5 3, trailed 19 12 after one, then 35 31 at half as Momence led 59 51 entering the final quarter. Milton Bumpers led Momence with 25 points, while Dave Hunckler and Scott Hunckler added 15 and 13 for Minooka respectively. Coach Greenbeck blamed fouls and turnovers for the loss. Minooka sophomores fell 49 38, with Pete Vienne and Joe Sitar scoring 14 and 12.
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Minooka
Momence
Wayne Greenbeck
Milton Bumpers
Momenco
Dave Hunckler
Indians
Scott
Bill VanAshlen
Rob Frye
Greenbeck
Boman
Pete Vienne
Joe Sitar
Lemont
Morris
Williams
Berry
Greene
Panthers tame Tri-Point to move to 7-1 on the season
Gardner-South Wilmington beats Tri-Point 67-48 as Dean Vigna leads with 22 points and Jeff Sorensen also reaches double figures. Coach Jim Fair praised offensive patience and defense while noting Vigna's rebounding responsibilities and plans for the upcoming Christmas Plano tournament.
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Gardner-South Wilmington
Fair
Darren Brooks
GSW
Rod Spiezio
Carl Klover
Bill
Jeff Sorensen
Panther
E. Anderson
Panthers
Red Devils edge Newark 64-60 in overtime thriller
MVK Red Devils beat Newark 64 60 after an overtime period at the Norsemen home. Mike Murray scored a late regulation layup, Terry Olson opened OT with a bucket, and Art Hanley closed the win with key free throws. Newark struggled at the line missing 23 attempts and Hope to rebound in Plano Christmas Tournament through Dec 29.
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Red Devils
Newark
MVK Red Devils
Norsemen
MVK
Mike Murray
Terry Olson
Art Hanley
Jeff Nichols
Olson
Hanley
Ken Beaty
Pat Butterfield
Chuck Nelson
Plano
Radosky
Smith
Murray
Crane
Butterfield
Nichols
Monkemeyer
Borden
A. M. Shields
Anderson
B. Shields
Finks criticizes Fairbanks suspension in Patriots move
Chicago’s Jim Finks said the suspension of New England coach Chuck Fairbanks was handled poorly and expressed sympathy for Fairbanks. He praised Fairbanks’ work with the Patriots and noted the quick Colorado move after Fairbanks accepted a Colorado head coaching job. Finks commented on multi year contracts, saying a contract is a paper and a coach should leave if unhappy.
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Chicago
New England Patriots
Chuck Fairbanks
Chicago Bears
Jim Finks
Finks
Billy Sullivan
Patriots
Fairbanks
Miami
Colorado
Neill Armstrong
Minnesota
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Vignocchi
Pin Stevenson
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Dec Quillin
Cleveland
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